REGULATIONS
FOOD PROCESSING NC II
AGRICULTURE AND FISHERY, PROCESSED
FOOD AND BEVERAGES SECTOR
TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
East Service Road, South Superhighway, Taguig City, Metro Manila
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AGRICULTURE AND FISHERY, PROCESSED FOOD AND BEVERAGES SECTOR
FOOD PROCESSING NC II
Page/s
Section 1
01
Section 2
COMPETENCY STANDARDS
Basic Competencies
Common Competencies
Core Competencies
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17-45
46-70
TRAINING STANDARDS
3.1. Curriculum Design
3.1.1. Basic
3.1.2. Common
3.1.3. Core
3.2. Training Delivery
3.3. Trainee Entry Requirements
3.4. List of Tools, Equipment and Materials
3.5. Training Facilities
3.6. Trainers Qualifications
3.7. Institutional Assessment
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73-78
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79-81
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Section 3
Section 4
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COMPETENCY MAP
84-86
DEFINITION OF TERMS
87-89
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
90-91
BASIC COMPETENCIES
Participate in workplace communication
Work in a team environment
Practice career professionalism
Practice occupational health and safety procedures
COMMON COMPETENCIES
AGR741201
AGR741202
AGR741203
AGR741204
AGR741205
AGR741206
Code
AGR741301
AGR741302
AGR741303
AGR741304
CORE COMPETENCIES
Process Food by Salting, Curing and Smoking
Process Food by Fermentation and Pickling
Process Food by Sugar Concentration
Package Finished / Processed Food Products
Production Aide
Packaging Aide
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SECTION 2
COMPETENCY STANDARDS
These guidelines are set to provide the Technical Vocational Education and
Training (TVET) providers with information and other important requirements to
consider when designing training programs for FOOD PROCESSING NC II. These
units of competency are categorized into basic, common and core competencies.
BASIC COMPETENCIES
UNIT OF COMPETENCY :
UNIT CODE
500311105
UNIT DESCRIPTOR
ELEMENT
1. Obtain and convey
workplace
information
2. Participate in
workplace meetings
and discussions
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Italicized terms are elaborated in the
Range of Variables
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3. Complete relevant
work related
documents
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VARIABLE
1. Appropriate sources
RANGE
1.1. Team members
1.2. Suppliers
1.3. Trade personnel
1.4. Local government
1.5. Industry bodies
2. Medium
2.1. Memorandum
2.2. Circular
2.3. Notice
2.4. Information discussion
2.5. Follow-up or verbal instructions
2.6. Face to face communication
3. Storage
4. Forms
5. Workplace interactions
6. Protocols
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical Aspects of
Competency
2. Underpinning
Knowledge and
Attitudes
3. Underpinning Skills
4. Resource
Implications
5. Methods of
Assessment
6. Context of
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Assessment
UNIT OF COMPETENCY:
UNIT CODE
:
UNIT DESCRIPTOR
ELEMENT
1. Describe team role
and scope
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Italicized terms are elaborated in the
Range of Variables
3. Work as a team
member
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VARIABLE
1. Role and objective
of team
RANGE
1.1. Work activities in a team environment with
enterprise or specific sector
1.2. Limited discretion, initiative and judgement maybe
demonstrated on the job, either individually or in a
team environment
2. Sources of
information
3. Workplace context
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1. Critical aspects of
competency
1.2.
1.3.
1.4.
1.5.
1.6.
Reported outcomes
2.1.
Communication process
2.2.
Team structure
2.3.
Team roles
2.4.
3. Underpinning Skills
3.1.
4. Resource
Implications
2. Underpinning
Knowledge and
Attitude
5. Methods of
Assessment
6. Context for
Assessment
4.1.
4.2.
5.2.
5.3.
6.1.
6.2.
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UNIT CODE
500311107
UNIT DESCRIPTOR
ELEMENT
1. Integrate personal
objectives with
organizational goals
1.
2.
Maintain
professional growth
and development
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE
RANGE
1. Evaluation
2. Resources
2.1 Human
2.2 Financial
2.3 Technology
2.3.1 Hardware
2.3.2 Software
4. Recognitions
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
Recommendations
Citations
Certificate of Appreciations
Commendations
Awards
Tangible and Intangible Rewards
5. Licenses and/or
certifications
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
National Certificates
Certificate of Competency
Support Level Licenses
Professional Licenses
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical Aspects of
Competency
2. Underpinning
Knowledge
3. Underpinning Skills
4. Resource
Implications
5. Methods of
Assessment
6. Context of
Assessment
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY :
UNIT CODE
500311108
UNIT DESCRIPTOR
ELEMENT
1. Identify hazards and
risks
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Italicized terms are elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1.1 Safety regulations and workplace safety and
hazard control practices and procedures are
clarified and explained based on organization
procedures
1.2 Hazards/risks in the workplace and their
corresponding indicators are identified to minimize
or eliminate risk to co-workers, workplace and
environment in accordance with organization
procedures
1.3 Contingency measures during workplace
accidents, fire and other emergencies are
recognized and established in accordance with
organization procedures
2.1 Terms of maximum tolerable limits which when
exceeded will result in harm or damage are
identified based on threshold limit values (TLV)
2.2 Effects of the hazards are determined
2.3 OHS issues and/or concerns and identified safety
hazards are reported to designated personnel in
accordance with workplace requirements and
relevant workplace OHS legislation
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ELEMENT
3. Control hazards and
risks
4. Maintain OHS
awareness
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Italicized terms are elaborated in the
Range of Variables
3.1 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures for
controlling hazards/risks in workplace are consistently
followed
3.2 Procedures for dealing with workplace accidents, fire and
emergencies are followed in accordance with
organization OHS policies
3.3 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is correctly used
in accordance with organization OHS procedures and
practices
3.4 Appropriate assistance is provided in the event of a
workplace emergency in accordance with established
organization protocol
4.1 Emergency-related drills and trainings are
participated in as per established organization
guidelines and procedures
4.2 OHS personal records are completed and updated in
accordance with workplace requirements
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE
RANGE
1. Safety regulations
2. Hazards/Risks
3. Contingency
measures
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4. PPE
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VARIABLE
RANGE
5. Emergency-related
drills and training
6. OHS personal
records
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
Medical/Health records
Incident reports
Accident reports
OHS-related training completed
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical Aspects of
Competency
2.
Underpinning
Knowledge and
Attitude
3. Underpinning
Skills
3. Resource
Implications
4. Methods of
Assessment
5. Context for
Assessment
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COMMON COMPETENCIES
UNIT OF COMPETENCY: APPLY FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION
UNIT CODE
: AGR741201
UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit deals with the skills, knowledge and attitudes required
to apply food safety and sanitation in the workplace
ELEMENTS
11. Wear Personal
Protective Equipment
2. Observe Personal
Hygiene and Good
Grooming
3. Implement Food
Sanitation Practices
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables
1.1Personal protective equipment are checked
according to manufacturers specifications
1.2Personal protective equipment are worn according
to the job requirement
2.1 Personal hygiene and good grooming is practiced in
line with workplace health and safety
requirements
3.1Sanitary food handling practices are implemented in
line with workplace sanitation regulations
3.2 Safety measures are observed in line with
workplace safety practices.
4. Render Safety
Measures and First Aid
Procedures
5. Implement
housekeeping activities
5.1
5.2
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workplace procedures
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLES
1. Manufacturers
Specifications
RANGE
Manufacturers specifications may include but not
limited to:
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
2. Personal Protective
Equipment
Handling
Operating
Discharge Label
Reporting
Testing
Positioning
Refilling
4. Safety Measures
Health/Medical Certificate
DOLE requirements
BFAD requirements
Personal Hygiene and good grooming
Plant Sanitation and waste management
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6. Hazards
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical Aspects of
Competency
2. Underpinning
Knowledge
2.3
2.3 1
2.3.2
2.3.3
3. Underpinning Skills
4. Methods of
Assessment
5. Resource Implications
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6. Context of Assessment
competency
6.1 Assessment should occur on the job or in a simulated
workplace
: AGR741202
UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit deals with the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to use standard measuring devices, instruments in
the workplace
ELEMENTS
1. Identify Standard Measuring
Devices and Instruments
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of
Variables
1.1 Standard measuring devices and
instruments are identified according to
manufacturers specifications
1.2 Devices and instruments for measuring are
properly checked, sanitized and calibrated prior
to use
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLES
1. Standard Measuring
Devices
RANGE
Standard Measuring Devices may include but not
limited to the following:
1.1 Weighing scales and balances of various
capacities and sensitivities
1.2 Measuring cups of varying capacities for dry
ingredients
1.3 Measuring cups of varying capacities for liquid
ingredients
2. Standard Measuring
Instruments
2.1 Salinometer
2.2 Thermometers of varying temperature range
( 0-300 C )
2.3 Refractometer of varying range ( 0 90 B)
2.4 Glasswares like cylinders, beakers, flasks) of
varying graduations
Food Processing Methods include the following:
3.1 Process foods by Salting, Curing and Smoking
3.2 Process foods by Fermentation and Pickling
3.3 Process foods by Canning and Bottling
3.4 Process foods by Sugar Concentration
3.5 Process foods by Drying and Dehydration
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical Aspects of
Competency
2. Underpinning Knowledge
3. Underpinning Skills
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
4. Methods of Assessment
5. Resource Implications
Communication skills
Calibrating skills
Sanitary handling of devices and instruments
Measuring devices and instruments
Stowing measuring devices and instruments
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6. Context of Assessment
: AGR741203
UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit deals with the skills, knowledge and attitudes
required to operate food processing tools, equipment and
instruments in the workplace.
ELEMENTS
1. Perform PreOperation Activities
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Italicized terms are elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1.1 Appropriate tools and equipment/utensils are
assembled according to food processing methods
1.2 Food processing tools and equipment/utensils
are inspected and checked according to
manufacturers specifications
1.3 Food processing equipment is set up, adjusted and
readied according to job requirements
2. Operate Food
processing Equipment
3.1
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLES
RANGE
1. Food Processing Methods Food Processing Methods include:
1.1 Salting
1.2 Curing
1.3 Smoking
1.4 Fermentation
1.5 Pickling
1.6 Canning
1.7 Bottling
1.8 Sugar concentration
1.9 Drying
1.10 Dehydration
2. Food Processing Tools,
Equipment and Utensils
3. Manufacturers
Specifications
Handling requirements
Operating requirements
Discharge Label
Reporting
Testing
Positioning
Refilling
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5. Condition of Machine
Machine temperature
Hydraulic fluid
Wear and surface condition
Crack
Leak detection
Vibration
Corrosion/erosion
Electric insulation
5.1 Serviceable
5.2 Repairable
5.3 Defective
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical Aspects of
Competency
2. Underpinning Knowledge
3. Underpinning Skills
4. Methods of Assessment
5. Resource Implications
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6. Context of Assessment
: AGR741204
UNIT DESCRIPTOR
3. Calculate Production
Input and Output
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLES
1. Weights and
Measurements
RANGE
Weights and Measurements may include:
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
2. Costs of Production
Gravimetric
Volumetric
Lengths, diameters, widths
Seam measurements
Hotness/coldness ( temperature)
Concentrations of solutions
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical Aspects of
Competency
2. Underpinning Knowledge
3. Underpinning Skills
4. Methods of Assessment
5. Resource Implications
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6. Context of Assessment
: AGR741205
UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit deals with the skills, knowledge and attitudes
required to comply with relevant Good Manufacturing Practice
(GMP) codes through the implementation of workplace GMP
and quality procedures
ELEMENTS
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Italicized terms are elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Identify
requirements of
GMP related to
own work
1.1.
1.2.
2. Observe personal
hygiene and
conduct to meet
GMP requirements
2.1.
2.2.
2.3.
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3. Implement GMP
requirements when
carrying out work
activities
4. Participate in
improving GMP
5. Participate in
validation
processes
6. Complete
workplace
documentation to
support GMP
3.1.
3.2.
3.3.
3.4.
3.5.
3.6.
4.1.
4.2.
4.3.
5.1.
5.2.
5.3.
6.1.
6.2.
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE
RANGE
1. OH&S
requirements may
include:
1.1.
1.2.
2.1.
2.2.
2.3.
3. Hygiene and
sanitation
requirements may
include:
3.1.
3.2.
3.3.
Workplace requirements
4.1.
Work instructions
4.2.
4.3.
OH&S requirements
4.4.
4.5.
4.6.
4.7.
5. Products may
include
5.1.
6. Responsibility and
reporting systems
6.1.
6.2.
4. Workplace
requirements may
include:
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical aspects of
Competency
1.2.
1.3.
1.4.
1.5.
1.6.
1.7.
1.8.
1.9.
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2.1.
2.2.
2.3.
2.4.
2.5.
2.6.
2.7.
2.8.
2.9.
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5. Methods of
Assessment
3.1.
3.2.
4.2.
5.2.
Written report
5.3.
Written Test
5.4.
Portfolio
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6. Context of
Assessment
: AGR741206
UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit deals with the skills, knowledge and attitudes
required to implement environmental policies and procedures
when carrying out work responsibilities
ELEMENTS
1. Conduct work in
accordance with
environmental
policies and
procedures
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Bold, italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of
Variables
1.1.
1.2.
1.3.
1.4.
1.5.
1.6.
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2. Participate in
improving
environmental
practices at work
3. Respond to an
environmental
emergency
2.1.
2.2.
2.3.
3.1.
3.2.
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE
RANGE
1. OH&S
requirements may
include:
1.1.
1.2.
2.1.
2.2.
2.3.
3. Hygiene and
sanitation
requirements may
include:
3.1.
3.2.
3.3.
Workplace requirements
4. Workplace
requirements may
include:
4.1.
Work instructions
4.2.
4.3.
OH&S requirements
4.4.
4.5.
4.6.
4.7.
5.1.
5.2.
5. Identification and
control of hazards
may include:
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5.4.
5.5.
5.6.
5.7.
5.8.
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical aspects of
Competency
1.2.
1.3.
1.4.
1.5.
1.6.
1.7.
1.8.
1.9.
2.1.
2.2.
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2.4.
2.5.
2.6.
2.7.
2.8.
2.9.
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4. Resource
Implication
5. Methods of
Assessment
6. Context of
Assessment
3.1.
3.2.
4.2.
5.2.
Written report
5.3.
Written Test
5.4.
Portfolio
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CORE COMPETENCIES
UNIT OF COMPETENCY: PROCESS FOODS BY SALTING, CURING AND
SMOKING
UNIT CODE
: AGR741301
UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit deals with the skills, knowledge and attitudes
required to process foods by Salting, Curing and Smoking
ELEMENTS
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Bold, italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables
1. Prepare
Equipment,
Tools, Materials
and Utensils
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3. Prepare Salting
and Curing
Solutions and
Mixtures
4. Cure the
Materials
6. Prepare
Production
Report
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE
1.
Equipment,
Tools and
Materials
SCOPE
1.1
Food
Processing
Methods
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2.3
3.
Kitchen
Utensils
4.
Raw Materials
5.
Ingredients
6.
OHS
requirements
7 Production Data
Smoking
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical Aspects
of Competency
2. Underpinning
Knowledge
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2.4.6
2.4.7
3. Underpinning
Skills
4. Underpinning
Attitudes
2.8
Maintenance
2.8.1 Maintaining the various equipment, tools and utensils
2.8.2 Calibrating weighing scale and various equipment
2.8.3 Proper cleaning and stowing of equipment, tools and
utensils
3.1 Oral and written communication skills
3.2 Calibrating skills
3.3 Basic computer skills
3.4 Cooking/culinary skills
3.5 Basic mathematical skills ( conversion, percentage and
formulation)
3.6 Recording and reporting skills
3.7 Preparing flow diagrams/flow charts
3.8 Conducting cut-out tests
3.9 Sanitary food handling practices
3.10 Computation of yields and recoveries
4.1 Self-esteem
4.2 Punctual/Time conscious
4.3 Cost conscious
4.4 Environmental and pollution conscious
4.5 Flexible/adaptable
4.6 Honest
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6. Resource
Implications
7. Context of
Assessment
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AND PICKLING
UNIT CODE
: AGR741302
UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit deals with the skills, knowledge and attitudes
required to process foods by Fermentation and Pickling
ELEMENTS
1. Prepare
Equipment, Tools
and Utensils
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Italicized terms are elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1.1 Equipment, tools and utensils for fermentation and
pickling are selected according to requirements
1.2 Equipment, tools and utensils are checked and calibrated
in accordance with manufacturers specifications
1.3 Equipment/ utensils for the above food processing
methods are readied and sanitized according to
manufacturers specifications
2. Prepare Raw
Materials
2.3
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4. Perform Acetic
Acid/ Lactic Acid
Fermentation/pic
kling of
Vegetables
5. Ferment Fish
5.1 Fish and other marine products are mixed with required
and Other Marine
salt according to mixing requirements
Products
5.2 The mixture of fresh and other marine products and salt
are left to ferment for 1-2 weeks in fermentation
vats/vessels according to standard procedures
5.3 Fish paste/fish sauce are heated according to standard
procedures
6. Prepare
Production
Report
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE
1. Equipment,
Tools, Utensils
and Materials
2. Food Processing
Methods
RANGE
Equipment, tools and kitchen utensils for this unit of
competency include:
1.1 Cold storage equipment like chiller, refrigerator, freezer
1.2 Jack lifts and trolleys
1.3 Weighing scale of various capacities and sensitivities
1.4 Fermentation vats
1.5 Sealers (can and plastic)
1.6 Cutting implements such as knives, peelers, slicer, cutter
1.7 Kitchen utensils like casserole, colanders, bowls, food
tongs
1.8 Strainers, basting spoon paddle, steamer exhauster
1.9 Exhaust box, steam jacketed kettle lifter, wire baskets,
chopping boards, vegetable cutter, osterizer
1.10 Office equipment such as computer with printer,
intercom
1.11 Office materials like bond papers, computer papers,
note pads, pencils/ball pen, index cards, clips, folders,
clip pads, reporting and recording forms/logbooks,
adhesive tapes.
1.12 Bulletin boards, white boards, chalks, white board
markers, pentel pens
Food processing methods specified in this Unit of
Competency is limited to:
2.1
Fermentation
2.2
Pickling
3. Raw Materials
4. Sorting/Grading
Criteria
4.1
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4.2
5. Ingredients
6. Production
Data
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical Aspects
of Competency
2. Underpinning
Knowledge
Mathematics/Measurements
2.3.1
Basic accounting procedures and techniques
2.3.2
Measures, conversions, weights and percentages
and ratios
2.3.3
Basic arithmetic operations (multiplication, division,
addition, subtraction)
2.4 Codes and Regulations
2.4.1
TQM and other good food quality system principles
2.4.2
HACCP, ISO & EMS
2.4.3
Good Food Manufacturing Practices
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4.Underpinning
Attitudes
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
Self- esteem
Time conscious/punctual
Cost conscious
Environment and pollution conscious
Flexible/adaptable
Honest
Socially responsible
Dependable
Self starter
Alert
Systematic and organized
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5. Methods of
Assessment
6. Resource
Implications
7. Context of
Assessment
4.12 Committed
4.13 Good team worker
4.14 Good listener and fast learner
4.15 Creative
4.16 Nationalistic and patriotic
Competency in this unit must be assessed using at least two
(2) of the following methods:
5.1 A combination of direct observation and questioning of
a candidate fermenting fish and other marine products
and pickling of vegetables including preparation of
equipment utensils, preparation, sorting and grading of
raw materials
5.2 Written report on the preparation of daily production
input and output and other production data
5.3 Written test
5.4 Portfolio
The following resources should be provided:
6.1 Work area/ station
6.2 Equipment, tools and utensils to prepare and to
process fruits, vegetables, meat, fish and other marine
products by fermentation and pickling
6.3 Materials relevant to the proposed activity
7.1
Assessment should occur on the job or in a simulated
workplace.
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CONCENTRATION
UNIT CODE
: AGR741303
UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit deals with the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to process foods by Sugar Concentration
ELEMENTS
1. Prepare
Equipment, Tools
and Utensils
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
italicized terms are elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1.1. Equipment, tools and utensils for preserving foods
by sugar concentration are prepared in accordance
with manufacturers manual
1.2Equipment, tools and utensils are calibrated in
accordance with manufacturers specifications
1.3Equipment, tools and utensils for preserving foods by
sugar concentration are readied and sanitized as
required.
3. Prepare Acid,
Pectin and Sugar
Mixture
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4. Cook Sugar
Concentrates
5. Prepare
Production Report
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLES
1. Equipment, Tools,
Kitchen Utensils and
Materials
2.
Raw Materials
3.
Food Processing
Methods
Production Data
4.
RANGE
Equipment, tools and kitchen utensils and materials may
include but not limited to:
1.1 Cold storage equipment like chiller, refrigerator, freezer
1.2 Refractometer, candy thermometer, jelly thermometer,
polmeter
1.3 Weighing scale of various capacities and sensitivities
1.4 Jack lifts and trolleys
1.5 Cutting implements such as knives, peelers, slicer,
cutter
1.6 Cooking equipment like stove/burner
1.7 Cooking utensils like stainless enameled plastic
casserole, colanders, bowls, food tongs, steamer
1.8 Strainers, basting spoon paddle, exhauster, spatula
1.9 Exhaust box, steam jacketed kettle, jar lifter, wire
baskets, chopping boards, vegetable cutter,
osterizer, juice extractor
1.10 Office equipment like computer with printer,
intercom/telephone, fax machine, overhead projector
1.11 Office materials/supplies include bond paper, index
cards, production report forms, white board, white
board markers, white board erasers, folder, blank
sticker label, note pad, pencils/ball pen
1.12 PPE include apron, mouth masks, gloves and rubber
boots, headgears such as caps, hairnets and ear
plugs
Raw materials in this Unit of Competency may include but
not limited to:
2.1 Fresh fruits and vegetables
2.2 Sugar, salt and water
2.3 Chemical additives and preservatives like firming
agent, sodium benzoate, citric acid/ascorbic acid
Food Processing Method in this Unit of Competency is
limited to Processing of foods by sugar concentration
Production data include:
4.1 Production input
4.2 Spoilage
4.3 Rejects
4.4 Production output
4.5 Yields
4.6 Recoveries
4.7 Variances
4.8 Production target
4.9 Production schedule
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical Aspects of
Competency
2. Underpinning
Knowledge
Safety Practices
2.1.1 Proper waste disposal
2.1.2 Environmental protection and concerns
2.1.3 Food safety principles and practices
2.1.4 Food Handling practices
2.1.5 Good Grooming & Personal hygiene
2.2
Communication
2.2.1 Preparation of daily production input report
2.2.2 Preparation of daily production output report
2.2.3 Recording and documenting production data
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equipment
2.6 Materials: Uses and Specifications
2.6.1 Raw materials
2.6.2 Packing medium
2.6.3 Office supplies and equipment
2.7
3. Underpinning Skills
4. Underpinning
Attitudes
2.8 Maintenance
2.8.1 Calibrating equipment
2.8.2
Maintaining various equipment, tools and
utensils
2.8.3 Proper cleaning and stowing of equipment,
tools and utensils
3.1 Test for pectin content and point of cooking for jam jelly
marmalade
3.2 Communication skills (oral & written)
3.3 Acid ratio adjustment and computation
3.4 Calibrating skills
3.5 Basic computer skills
3.6 Cooking/culinary skills
3.7 Basic mathematical skills, conversion, weights and
measure
3.8 Recording and reporting skills
3.9 Preparing process flowcharts/flow diagrams
3.10 Cut-out test
3.11 Sanitary food handling practices
3.12 Computation for recovery/ yields and variances
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
Time conscious/punctual
Cost conscious
Environment and pollution conscious
Flexible/adaptable
Honest
Socially responsible
Dependable
Self-starter
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4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
4.13
4.14
4.15
4.16
Alert
Systematic and organized
Committed
Good team worker
Good listener and fast learner
Creative
Self-esteem
Nationalistic/patriotic
5. Methods of
Assessment
6. Resource
Implications
7. Context of
Assessment
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PRODUCTS
UNIT CODE
: AGR741304
UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit deals with the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to package finished/processed food products
ELEMENTS
1. Prepare Packaging
Equipment, Tools
and Materials
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Italicized terms are elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1.1 Packaging materials are selected and checked
according to the finished/processed food products
specifications
1.2 Packaging materials of varying sizes are washed and
sterilized in accordance with manufacturers
specifications
1.3 Appropriate tools and equipment are selected
according to specified packaging requirements.
1.4 Packaging equipment is checked and readied
according to manufacturers specifications
1.5 Operation of packaging equipment is monitored to
ensure conformity with specified product output.
1.6 Finished/processed products are cooled to room
temperature as required.
2. Undertake
Packaging of
Finished/Processed
Food Products
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3. Perform Post
Packaging
Procedures
3.3
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLES
1. Packaging Materials
2.
3.
Packaging Process
4.
Condition of Packaged
Finished Food Products
RANGE
Packaging materials may include but not limited to:
1.1 Glass
1.2 Metal
1.3 Plastics
1.4 Paper and paper board
1.5 Corrugated carton
1.6 Flexibles
1.7 Wood and wood products
1.8 Composite can/containers
1.9 Indigenous materials
1.9.1. Trays
1.9.2. PE/PP bags
1.9.3. Labels
1.9.4. Stickers
1.9.5. Tags
1.9.6. Glue
1.9.7. Packaging tape
Packaging tools and equipment may include but not
limited to:
2.1 Packaging machinery/equipment/ tools
2.2 Weighing scales
2.3 Food scales
2.4 Can sealer
2.5 Plastic sealer
2.6 Pulper finisher
2.7 Plastic protect cap sealer
Packaging Process includes:
3.1 Bottling
3.2 Canning
3.3 Cartoning
3.4 Wrapping
3.5 Bagging
3.6 Labeling
3.7 Case Packing
Condition of packaged products may be checked
through:
4.1 Leak inspection
4.2 Checking of print labels
4.3 Product testing
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical Aspects of
Competency
2. Underpinning
Knowledge
2.4
2.5
Materials, Tools
&
Equipment:
Uses
Specifications
2.5.1 Packaging materials and blank labels and
stickers
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3. Underpinning Skills
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
4. Methods of
Assessment
5. Resource
Implications
6. Context of
Assessment
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CURRICULUM DESIGN
NC Level: NC II
Learning Outcomes
Assessment
Approach
Methodology
1. Participate in
workplace
communication
Group
discussion
Interaction
Demonstration
Observation
Interviews/
questioning
2. Work in a team
environment
Discussion
Interaction
Demonstration
Observation
Interviews/
questioning
Discussion
Demonstration
Observation
Interviews/
questioning
Discussion
Observation
Interview
3. Practice career
professionalism
4. Practice
occupational
health and safety
procedures
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Plant tour
Symposium
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COMMON COMPETENCIES
Unit of
Competency
1. Apply Food
Safety and
Sanitation
Learning Outcomes
Methodology
Assessment
Approach
Written
examination
Demonstration of
practical skills
Direct observation
Interview
Demonstration
Dual training
Individual Selfpaced learning
Lecture
2. Use Standard
Measuring
Devices/Instrum
ents
Demonstration
Dual training
Individual Selfpaced Learning
Lecture
Written
examination
Demonstration of
practical skills
Direct observation
Interview
3. Use Food
Processing
Tools,
Equipment and
Utensils
Demonstration
Written
examination
Demonstration of
practical skills
Direct
observation
Interview
4. Perform
Mathematical
Computations
Lecture
Practical
exercise
Dual training
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examination
Practical
exercise
Direct
Observation
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5. Implement Good
Manufacturing
Practice
Audio Visual
Lecture/
Discussion
Practical Lab
Demonstration
Individual Selfpaced Learning
Written/Oral
examination
Demonstration of
practical skills
Direct
observation
Interview
6. Implement
Environmental
Policies and
Procedures
Audio Visual
Lecture/
Discussion
Practical Lab
Written/Oral
examination
Demonstration of
practical skills
Direct
observation
Interview
Demonstration
Individual Selfpaced Learning
CORE COMPETENCIES
Unit of Competency
Learning Outcomes
1. Process food by
salting curing and
smoking
Methodology
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Discussion
Demonstration
Assessment
Approach
Observation
Demonstration
Questioning
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2. Process food by
fermentation and
pickling
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Discussion
Observation
Demonstration
Questioning
Written Test
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3. Process food by
Sugar
Concentration
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Demonstration
Interview
Demonstration
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required ingredients
3.11 Mix prepared materials
and ingredients according
to standards
3.12 Fallow processing steps/
procedures in preserving
fruits and vegetables by
sugar concentration
3.13 Produce quality sugar
concentrated products
4. Package
Finished/
Processed
Food Products
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
Prepare Packaging
Equipment, Tools and
Materials
Select and check
packaging materials
according to the
finished/processed food
products specifications
Wash and/or sterilize
packaging materials of
varying sizes in
accordance with
manufacturers
specification
Select appropriate
tools and equipment
according to specified
packaging requirements
Check packaging
equipment according to
manufacturers
specifications
Undertake packaging of
finished processed,
salted/cured/ smoked
meat, fish and other
marine products,
fermented/pickled fruits &
vegetables and fish and
other marine products
and sugar concentrated
fruits and vegetables
Perform Post Packaging
Procedures
Package finished/
processed food products
are sealed and labeled
according to
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Demonstration
Observation
Demonstration
Questioning
Written Test
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specifications.
4.9 Check Condition of
packaged
finished/processed food
products to ensure
conformity with specified
outputs.
4.10 Store packaged
finished/processed food
products are according to
required temperature and
humidity.
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5
15
TOOLS
EQUIPMENT
Description
QTY
Description
1
Weighing
Smoke house
scales (10 kg.
capacity)
Dietetic scales 1
Chiller
(1 kg. capacity)
1
Pairing knives
Refrigerator
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QTY
Description
A. Food supplies
Fresh meat
80
kgs
10
pcs.
20
kgs.
20
kgs.
10
kgs.
10
kgs.
1 set
10
Peelers
Freezer
Measuring
spoons, sets
Measuring
cups (solid)
Measuring
cups (liquid)
Clocks/timer
Stoves
Jack lift
Trolley
Wheeler
15
Mixing bowls,
stainless steel
10
Hard plastic
chopping
boards
Cap sealer
1 set
Dial
thermometers
Osterizer
Pressure canner
3 kg
Pressure cooker
Jar liter
Food
processor, set
Wire baskets
1
1
Cap seal
Oven
1
sack
3 gal
2 gal
1 kg
Casseroles
stainless steel
Saucepan,
stainless steel
Spoons,
wooden
Spoon, basting
Paddles,
wooden
Steam-jacketed
kettle
Smoking trays
Vinegar
All spice
pickling solution
Citric acid
1 kg
Meat grinder
1 kg
Stuffer/linker
2 gal
1
2
10
Food tongs
Steamer
5
5
2
5
5
1
5
15
10
15
10
4
Poly/temperatu
re sealer
Silent cutter
Brix
refractometers
(0-20o brix)
Salinometer
Electronic
scales (0.1 gm
capacity)
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Dressed poultry
Fresh fish
(medium size)
Fresh fish
(small)
Fresh fruits
Fresh
vegetables
Curing
ingredients for
ham (good for
10 kgs.)
Curing
ingredients for
tocino/longanisa
(good for 10
kgs.)
Salt
(Pangasinan)
Refined sugar
Sodium
benzoate
Firming agent
Pineapple juice
(unsweetened)
1 can Active dry yeast
1 gal Mother vinegar
B. Non food
2
pack
s
PE plastic
packaging
materials
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Soaking
container
Consistometer/vi
scosimeter
Fermented
containers
20
Utility trays
15
Colanders,
stainless steel
Vacuum pack
machine
Laboratory
scale cabinet
drier or forced
draft oven
Headspace
gauge
TRAINING
MATERIALS
books/reference
manual
videos
3
boxe
s
3
boxe
s
2
pack
s
8 oz., 12 oz.,
round bottles w/
PVC caps
Catsup bottles
w/ plastic caps
2
gals
5
Disinfectant/san
itizers
Bar
soap/detergent
Glue
Tags/labels
1 btl.
1
pack
10
Cap seals
Corrugate
cartons
10
Firewood for
bundl
smoked house
es
SIZE IN METERS
AREA IN SQ.
METERS
TOTAL AREA IN
SQ. METERS
A. Building (permanent)
Laboratory area
6 x10
60
60
4x5
20
20
5x6
2.5 x 4
30
10
30
10
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B. Experimental Land
Area
Total workshop area
n/a
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INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT
Institutional Assessment is to be undertaken by the learner who
enrolled in a structured learning program to determine the achievement of
competencies. It is administered by the trainer/assessor at end of each
learning module.
The result of the institutional assessment may be considered as an
evidence for national assessment.
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4.2
Successful candidates
Competency (COCs)
shall
be
awarded
Certificates
of
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Implement Good
Manufacturing Practice
Procedures
Implement environmental
policies and procedures
Conduct routine
maintenance
Process Food by
Fermentation and Pickling
Package finished /
processed food products
Operate automated
washing equipment
Operate a steaming/cooking
process
Operate a forklift
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Continuation .. Competency Map for Agri- Fishery Sector ( Food Processing and Beverage Sub-Sector)
CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY
Use product knowledge to
complete work operations
Participate in an audit
process
Monitor the
implementation of
environmental
management policies
Participate in improvement
process
Monitor the
implementation of Good
Manufacturing Practice
Procedures
Report on workplace
performance
Operate processes in a
production system
Operate processes in
packaging system
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Participate in product
recalls
Continuation .. Competency Map for Agri Fishery Sector ( Food Processing and Beverage Sub-Sector)
COMMON UNITS OF COMPETENCY
Perform Mathematical
Computation
Implement environmental
policies and procedures
Participate in Workplace
Communication
Work in a Team
Environment
Practice Career
Professionalism
Practice Occupational
Health and Safety
Practice housekeeping
procedures
Food Processing NC II
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
For the purpose of this competency standard, the following words are defined:
.1
.2
.3
.4
.5
.6
.7
Blanching refers to a heat treatment in which the raw food material is immersed
in hot water or exposed to live steam.
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.9
.10
.11
.12
.13
Curing refers to a process by which salt, sugar and salitre and other
preservatives and adjuncts are introduced/are used to prolong the keeping
quality of the products
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Dry Curing refers to a method of curing meat where curing mixture is rubbed on
the surface of the food material being cured.
.16
Exhausting refers to the removal of air and gases from the raw material and the
container before sealing; It refers to the heating of canned foods to a
center can temperature of 180C to 205F before sealing.
.17
.18
.19
Food Processing refers to the application of heat in varying degree to the food
enclosed in a container for a sufficient time to sterilize the product
.20
.21
Hermetic Sealing- refers to the closure of tin cans or glass jars tightly to prevent
the entrance of microorganisms
.22
Packing Medium refers to brine, syrup, broth, oil or other similar ingredients
used as canning medium
.23
Pickling- refers to the preservation of foods by brine and vinegar with or without
bacterial fermentation
.24
.25
Preservatives- refer to food additives that retard spoilage and preserve the natural
color & flavor of food products
.26
.27
Raw Materials consist of the main food material to be processed including minor
food ingredients
.28
.29
Sanitation - refers to the process of treating food contact and non-food contact
surface with physical agents and chemicals to kill the residual
microorganisms present after cleaning
.30
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.32
Smoke refers to the gas from burning wood material containing combustible and
noncombustible substances, the combustible substances are the main
sources of smoke which consist of cellulose, lignin, pentosans, tannic
acid, protein substances, resins and terpenes
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Smoking refers to subjecting the product to the action of smoke from burning
wood materials
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.35
.36
.37
.38
Water Bath it is a set up used for canning consisting of a large kettle with fitting
cover deep enough to have an inch or two over the tops of the containers
of food and an extra 1-2 inch space for boiling with a wooden or metal
rack made for holding filled containers; used for processing high acid
canned products.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) wishes to extend
thanks and appreciation to the many representatives of business, industry, academe
and government agencies who donated their time and expertise to the development and
validation of this Training Regulation.
THE TESDA ADVISORY PANEL (TAP)
Mr. EDWARD F. DAVID
Chair, PhilFoodEx
Rm. 305, Bahay ng Alumni
Pres. Ramon Magsaysay Ave.
U.P. Campus, Diliman, Quezon City
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